A Reference Guide for Homebuyers
Question of the Week A Reference Guide for Homebuyers 2020 has been wild to say the least. In the midst of all of the chaos, people are finding a lot…
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A Quick Reference Guide for First-Time Home Buyers
I recently received a series of very excited reader questions about buying a house. One of my friends and her husband decided that it was time for them to seriously… -
The Unfortunate Surprise of Our No-Closing Cost Refinance
A couple of weeks ago, I dispelled the myth of the no-closing cost refinance. Despite knowing the closing costs were built into a higher rate, Ben and I decided to… -
What is a No-Cost Refinance?
I know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t you just buy your place?” Yes! And I’m already talking about refinancing. I blame our mortgage broker. Mortgage rates are down! Out of the… -
How Living in a Property Before You Rent it Out May Be to Your Advantage
So we’ve come to the conclusion of my week-long answer to a reader’s questions about her rental property. Thanks again reader for providing so much material in one subject. The… -
What You Need to Know About the Tax Consequences of Selling a Rental Property
On Monday, I advised a reader that she should keep her rental property that provides positive net rental income and is creating equity without cash from her and her husband.… -
Why Proper Budgeting Will Keep You in Love With Your New House
I’m coming to the end of my new house budgeting kick. But I couldn’t leave the topic without commenting on a few other budget considerations when buying a new place.… -
Four Budget Busters to Lookout for When Moving
Hey all! Happy Monday. Sorry I was away last week. (And I’m sorry I’ve had to make this apology a few times recently.) Ben and I moved into our new… -
House Purchase Case Study: How to Mesh Different Money Personalities When it Comes to Budget Conflicts
Sorry I was away last week. With our move being so close, contractor scheduling and discussions on what needed to still get done took over my evenings. This entire process… -
Are you making home improvements or home repairs?
Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend. It was a hectic one for me and Ben. It seems after we complete one house project, another one begins. We… -
When Paying a Higher Interest Rate on a Loan isn’t a Bad Thing
I’ve never been shy about on my love for spreadsheets. And during our hunt for our first home, Ben has started to jump on the Excel bandwagon. My latest spreadsheet… -
What First-Time Homebuyers Ought to Know About Getting an Offer Accepted
Well, it happened. Ben and I put an offer on our first home! It’s been a little less than a month after we started the process, and we’ve had a…